Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- If equipped, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container.
- Remove the oil filter.
- If equipped with 2WD, remove the crossmember bolts and bar.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the crossmember bolts and bar.
- If equipped with 4WD, remove the front differential carrier. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the battery cable bracket bolts.
- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
- Remove the transmission cover.
- Remove the positive battery cable clip bolt (2).
- Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector (7).
- Remove the manual transmission bolts, if equipped.
- Remove the automatic transmission bolts, if equipped.
IMPORTANT: The oil level sensor is not reusable.
- Remove and discard the oil level sensor.
- Remove the oil pan bolts and nuts.
- Remove the oil pan.
- Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
- Clean and inspect the oil pan, if necessary. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .